Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, saying he was confident the athletes would compete with “passion, determination and a spirit of excellence.” The message came as the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games got underway in Scotland, with the multi-sport event scheduled to run from July 23 to August 2.
The Commonwealth Games 2026 features medals in 215 events spread across 10 sports, making it a major international stage for athletes from across the Commonwealth. For India’s contingent, the Games represent a high-profile opportunity to compete across multiple disciplines over the 11-day programme.
Modi’s message to the Indian contingent
In a post on X, Modi wrote: “As the Commonwealth #Glasgow2026 Games begin, my best wishes to the Indian contingent. I am confident that our athletes will participate in the Games with passion, determination and a spirit of excellence. The skills and dedication of our athletes always inspire countless Indians.”
The Prime Minister’s message highlighted confidence in the athletes’ approach and mindset, emphasising qualities such as determination and excellence. His post also pointed to the wider impact of elite sport, noting that the “skills and dedication” shown by athletes can inspire people across the country.
The Commonwealth Games are one of the biggest multi-sport events on the calendar, and the 2026 edition in Glasgow marks the 23rd staging of the competition. With a packed medal schedule—215 events across 10 sports—the Games will feature a steady run of finals and podium moments throughout the July 23 to August 2 window.
Modi’s wishes were directed at the Indian contingent taking part in Glasgow, aligning with the start of the Games and the opening phase of competition. The message also serves as a public show of support for athletes representing the country on an international platform.
The opening ceremony image of India’s CWG 2026 contingent was also referenced in the report, underlining the formal beginning of the event and the presence of the Indian team in Glasgow.
Commonwealth Games 2026: dates, location and medal programme
The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2. According to the report, medals will be available in 215 events spread across 10 sports, setting the scale of the competition and the breadth of disciplines involved.
With the Games now underway, attention will turn to the day-by-day competition schedule as athletes across the Commonwealth contest medals through the duration of the event. For India, the campaign in Glasgow will unfold across the full programme as the contingent competes in the sports and events included in the 2026 edition.
